☀️ ADRIATIC COAST · Zadar Region · 🏝️ Pašman Island · Ždrelac (Pašman)
Uvala Svetog Luke
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BEACH GUIDE & OVERVIEW · LOCATION & ESSENTIALS
About Uvala Svetog Luke, Ždrelac
Beach Uvala Svetog Luke is located in Ždrelac (Zadar Region). Official IZOR water quality: Excellent.
Uvala Svetog Luke · Ždrelac
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22° · N (Tramontana)
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 22°, direction N (Tramontana); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation.
Rocky · Pebble
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°); natural shade: Trees only; access: Footpath / Trail.
Excellent
Latest official water test (2026-09-23 09:40:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.6 °C.
6 amenities recorded
Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Promenade benches.
📋 Field Characteristics & Accessibility
Field data🌬️ Geomorphological Wind Shelter Matrix (22° Bearing)
4-Wind Analysis| Adriatic Wind | Cove Shelter Status | Recommendation & Backup Cove |
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Bora / Bura (NE, 45°)
Gusty katabatic wind from the mainland
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🔴 Exposed (Waves) | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Uvala Velika Sabuša (3.2 km) → |
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Jugo / Sirocco (SE, 135°)
Warm SE wind bringing long sea swells
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🟢 Sheltered (Calm) | Calm swimming directly in this cove |
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Maestral (NW, 315°)
Refreshing afternoon summer thermal breeze
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🟡 Cross-shore | 🛡️ Sheltered backup: Zelena Punta - Jug (3.2 km) → |
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Lebić / Garbin (SW, 225°)
Southwesterly swell and coastal surf
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🟢 Sheltered (Calm) | Calm swimming directly in this cove |
Uvala Svetog Luke is a coastal beach and bay situated in Ždrelac (Zadar Region). According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR), the sea water quality here is rated as Excellent.
The cove faces open sea at an angle of 22°, direction N (Tramontana); wind shelter is calculated relative to this orientation. Recorded amenities on location: Restaurant, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Promenade benches.
Latest official water test (2026-09-23 09:40:00): rating "Excellent", sea temperature 22.6 °C.
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IZOR FIELD PROFILE · INSTITUTE OF OCEANOGRAPHY AND FISHERIES
Beach profile and seabed characteristics
Verified field data from the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (Split).
Beach terrain type
Predominantly Rocky, Pebble.
Natural shade
Trees only
Water entry & depth
Seabed slope: Gentle slope (up to 15°).
Access, parking & crowds
Access: Footpath / Trail · Parking: No parking · Crowd: Low crowd
OFFICIAL PHOTO DOCUMENTATION · UNFILTERED
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Photo 4MICROBIOLOGICAL WATER QUALITY · EU DIRECTIVE 2006/7/EC & REGULATION NN 73/08
Laboratory water quality monitoring
Recorded seasonal laboratory tests (10 cycles) — Rating: Excellent.
BAY AMENITIES · INFRASTRUCTURE & FACILITIES
Amenities and facilities on site
Amenities recorded in official beach profile.
Exact count of recorded items on site:
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Frequently Asked Questions About Uvala Svetog Luke
Key facts about sea water quality, seabed terrain, wind shelter, and access for Uvala Svetog Luke (Ždrelac).
What is the sea water quality rating at Uvala Svetog Luke beach in Ždrelac? ▾
According to official microbiological monitoring by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IZOR, sampling station #4116), the bathing water quality at Uvala Svetog Luke is rated "Excellent" based on 40 seasonal water samples under EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC. During the latest official field test (2026-09-23 09:40:00), the measured sea temperature was 22.6 °C.
Which winds is Uvala Svetog Luke bay sheltered from (Bora, Sirocco, Maestral)? ▾
Uvala Svetog Luke faces the open sea at a bearing of 22° (N (Tramontana)). Based on its coastal relief and backing terrain, the cove provides natural wind shelter from Sirocco / Jugo (SE), while winds blowing directly from N (Tramontana) can create onshore waves.
What is the beach surface, water entry, and natural shade like at Uvala Svetog Luke? ▾
According to the verified IZOR field profile, the shore and seabed surface at Uvala Svetog Luke consists of: Rocky, Pebble. The seabed entry slope is Gentle slope (up to 15°), and natural shade / coastal vegetation is recorded as: Trees only. The swimming zone is approximately 300 m long.
What facilities, amenities, and parking are available at Uvala Svetog Luke? ▾
Recorded facilities on site include: Restaurant, Beach bar / Café, Children's playground, Waste bins / Trash cans, Boat mooring, Promenade benches. Coastal access: Footpath / Trail; parking availability: No parking.
Where is Uvala Svetog Luke located and what beaches are nearby? ▾
Uvala Svetog Luke is located in Ždrelac (Pašman Island), Zadar Region, Croatia at GPS coordinates 44.01278° N, 15.27889° E. The closest officially monitored beaches nearby include: Uvala Sv. Kuzmana (2.0 km), Uvala Velika Sabuša (3.2 km), Zelena Punta - Jug (3.2 km).
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